ReTree the District is on November 7th!
ReTree the District is a collaborative project of community partners in Buffalo’s University District that is working to plant 1,000 trees across the community. By planting trees we are not only creating a healthier environment, we’re also creating a stronger community and building relationships between residents, students, and neighbors.
We can’t thank you enough for volunteering your time and talent with ReTree the District. Without your support this project would not be possible!
As we prepare for the planting day on November 7th please find event details below. If you have any questions or concerns feel free to email us.
Logistics for Planting Day – November 7th @ 9AM
Please arrive at Kapoor Hall on UB’s South Campus at 9AM on Saturday, November 7th. If you are unfamiliar with the area please refer to this map. A brief rundown of the day’s event are as follows:
- 9:00AM – 10:00AM: Registration & Training
- 10:00AM – 1:00PM: Planting 150 Trees!
You can also preview the ReTree the District presentation to familiarize yourself with how to property plant a tree:
Practice Planting – October 31 @ 9AM
If you’re planning on being a team leader on November 7th you MUST attend the practice planting!
Learn how to properly plant a bare root tree at our practice planting day on Saturday, October 31st!
We’ll meet at the Tool Library located at 5 W. Northrup Place at 9AM to pick up the tools we need and then walk over to our planting sites on Heath Street. Once there, we’ll plant 10 trees.
Tree Delivery Day – November 5th
- 9:45AM City of Buffalo Engineering Garage – 1120 Seneca Street
- 10:30AM Uptown Theatre – 3163 Bailey Avenue
Some key points to remember on the day of:
- “Home Base” for the day is Kapoor Hall. Please arrive at 9AM
- Please dress according to the weather (hopefully no parkas necessary)
- Boots or sneakers are better than high heels
- Prepare to get a little dirty
- Volunteers must be 18 years or older and able to sign a waiver from the University Heights Tool Library
- Parking is available on UB South Campus, accessible from Winspear Avenue
- The site is also accessible from public transit (NFTA: Metro Rail and Bus Lines 5, 8, 12, 13, 19, 34, 44 47, 48, 49/UB Stampede), and volunteers are encouraged to minimize their carbon footprints
- Breakfast food and drinks will be available for volunteers in the morning
- Lunch will be provided in the afternoon
- Bathrooms are available at Kapoor Hall and the Tool Library
Thank you to our ReTree the District Sponsors:
ADDITIONAL SUPPORT PROVIDED BY: Akron Tree Farms, Bailey Avenue Business Association, B Team Buffalo, Buffalo CarShare, Chestnut Ridge Nursery, City of Buffalo Division of Parks and Recreation, Grow716, Home Depot, ReTree WNY, Schichtel’s Nursery, St. Joseph University Parish, St. Joseph Neighborhood Housing Initiative, University District Block Club Coalition, and the University Heights Tool Library